Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat

President calls deposed leader Maduro a violent guy' in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans

Donald Trump has received rapturous acclaim from congressional Republicans as he touted a brilliant" and incredible" attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of its leader, Nicolas Maduro.

The US president is facing accusations from former allies, such as ex-congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, that he abandoned his America First" commitment to avoid foreign entanglements and eschew regime change.